Master the Basics and Make it YOUR Own
Watch our base recipe video to learn the basic skills, and discover how you can customize salmon with yogurt sauce to your taste!
This is a variation of our salmon with yogurt sauce base recipe. Dill and yogurt salmon is quick and simple enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for guests! The creamy yogurt combined with fresh dill and dijon mustard tastes absolutely divine!
Must-Know Cooking Skills to Level Up your Kitchen Game
To make this recipe even easier, check out these videos to master the basics:
Plus, we’ve got an awesome Knife Skills 101 course to help you slice and dice like a pro!
Culinary Tips for the Best Salmon with Yogurt Sauce
When it comes to cooking fish in the oven, here’s a pro tip: set your oven to 400°F and roast for about 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Simple, right? You can also find this guideline in our roasted fish base recipe.
Now, let’s talk about the skin—on or off? For this method, it doesn’t make much difference. Roasting with the skin side down won’t give you that crispy, irresistible crunch, but the good news is it peels off effortlessly after cooking.
One more thing: those pesky little pin bones. No one wants a surprise crunch while enjoying their fish! Use fish bone tweezers to remove them beforehand, or better yet, ask your friendly neighborhood fishmonger for help. They’re the experts, so don’t hesitate to ask.
Ingredient Swaps & Substitutions
- Salmon: substitute arctic char or steelhead trout.
- Greek Yogurt: use any fat percentage that fits within your diet. You can substitute regular plain yogurt if not too thin, but note that it might be a little runny.
- Fresh Dill: substitute 1 teaspoon dried dill or 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives.
- Dijon Mustard: substitute spicy brown mustard or stone ground mustard.
- Onion or Shallot: use red, white, green, or yellow onion, or chives. You can also substitute ¼ teaspoon onion powder, but note that the flavor will not be as fresh!
Recipe Variations: Make it Your Own!
Change up this recipe by baking the salmon first then adding the yogurt dill sauce. This creates a slightly different taste and texture but is still equally delicious!
Want some salmon recipe inspiration?
Use our salmon with yogurt sauce base recipe as a guide, try out our variations, and then create your own signature one!
Equipment Recommendations: The Essentials
You just need a few basic tools for this recipe. Here’s your shopping list:
- Cutting board & Chef’s knife – to cook like a chef, of course!
- Measuring cups & spoons – precision makes a difference.
- Whisk – for easy mixing.
- 13 x 18 Baking Sheet – no warping, just even heat!
- Spatula – for spreading on the yogurt.
- Thermometer – prevent under and overcooking.
Want to level up your kitchen game? Check out our Essential Equipment Guide for all the must-have tools!
Health Benefits of Salmon with Dill Sauce
The American Heart Association recommends eating two, 3.5-ounce servings of fish per week, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 8 total ounces per week for the general population. Think most Americans eat that much? Nope! Let’s help change that with delicious irresistible recipes. Our dill and yogurt salmon features Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and of course, salmon. herbs.
Salmon
Fish is a quality source of protein that is rich in vitamins and minerals. Fatty fish, like salmon, is high in EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart and brain health.
Confused about which salmon to purchase? Wild-caught is known for having a higher omega-3 content, but surprisingly, that’s not always the case! We recommend consulting the Monterrey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch app to help guide your seafood purchasing decisions.
Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is a great source of B vitamins, calcium, protein, and probiotics. Select a fat content that works with your overall diet. If you tend to consume a lot of foods high in saturated fat, a low-fat or fat-free variety is your best choice. If you limit saturated fat in your diet, full-fat varieties are okay.
Fresh Herbs
Green herbs, like dill, add a pop of freshness and flavor to a dish, and they add nutrition too! Herbs are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that promote health and help fight diseases.
Learn more about health benefits of different foods in our book, To Your Taste!
Dive into our ingredient guide to discover the freshest, tastiest picks for all your recipes—because great ingredients make all the difference! 🌟🍎
Serving Suggestions
Serve dill and yogurt salmon with quinoa and some roasted vegetables or a side salad to make a beautiful Whole Life Plate!.
This baked salmon with greek yogurt and dill also pairs well with a grain salad, such as our warm farro salad with spring veggies.
Learn how to build a healthy balanced meal with our Whole Life Plate, meal plan, and book!
Storage Tips for Leftover Dill and Yogurt Salmon
Cool leftover salmon completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Enjoy leftovers cold or reheat in the microwave.
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Dill and Yogurt Salmon
Ingredients
Salmon
- ~1 pound salmon filets, with skin
- Dash salt & pepper
Dill Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill (~1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ Tablespoon finely diced onion or shallot
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, nonstick spray, or a light brush of oil.
- Place salmon skin side down on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, dill, Dijon, and onion or shallot. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread sauce over salmon (you might have extra depending on amount of salmon). Bake ~10 minutes per inch of thickness or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork or internal temperature reaches 145ºF. Enjoy!
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The dill and the yogurt are a nice compliment to the salmon. I love salmon any kind of way, but my husband says it tastes too fishy! However, he loved this recipe too!!!
Yay! So glad to hear that!